Outreach

The Angel Tree Team offers the people of Hope Lutheran Church the opportunity to provide Christmas gifts to children from low-income families who live in the areas surrounding The Villages. The Hope Lutheran Church congregation has made Christmas wishes come true for more than 250 children in 2014. Our gifts may have been their only Christmas gifts. Learn More “Angel Tree Team”→

Blessing Bags provide some basic necessities to those in need, whether they’re homeless or for any reason. More than providing necessities, the bags “bless” their recipients with dignity offered to them by loving hearts and without judgment. Learn More “Blessing Bags”→

The crafters group meets at 9AM each Tuesday in classroom 205. They work on several outreach projects including Sojourn Bears, E. R. Comfort Bears, Guidepost Sweaters, Amputee Comfort Sleeves and more. No specific skills are required. The group goes out to lunch once a month. Learn More “Hope Crafters”→

The LWR Quilters make bed quilts and provide them to Lutheran World Relief to send overseas as needed for disaster relief. Quilts are also given to local social service agencies to be given to those in need.

Members of this team contact persons who have indicated a desire to join HLC. On orientation nights they assist with registration, photographing new members and refreshments. New members are received six times per year. Learn More “New Member Team”→

This team welcomes first time visitors to HLC worship with a keepsake cross and welcome gift bag. The team assists greeters, ushers and clergy by helping others connect to the life of our church with information on groups, activities and ministry opportunities. Learn More “Newcomer Worship Welcome Team (NWWT)”→

A shawl wraps its wearer in warmth and is a symbol of the care offered by the shawl maker, Hope Lutheran Church members, and God’s everlasting love and care for all His people. Other items, such as lap robes, pocket prayer patches, scarves, even some bed covers are also crafted by team members. Shawls and other items are given either to persons dealing with life-changing events, both happy and sad, or to local hospice, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities. Learn More “Prayer Shawl Team”→

The team prays for members, friends and family as requested including those on the weekly newsletter prayer lists. When requests are received all members of the team are informed and prayer begins immediately. The team meets at HLC once a month. Learn More “Prayer Team”→

This ministry is centered on the second commandment because of the Love we have for God in the first commandment. We are people of faith and as God’s children we are called to share faith through our words and actions. Our action is Social Services Advocacy. Learn More “Social Services Advocacy”→

Women of Hope (WOH) is the umbrella organization responsible for many of Hope Lutheran Church’s outreach programs. WOH provides opportunities for enrichment and spiritual growth through programs, retreats, circles, and Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELCA). Learn More “Women of Hope”→

Upcoming Events:

Worship at 11:00 am. Lunch at 12:00 pm. Tickets will be needed for Lenten meals this year; on sale every weekend or during the week at the church office. Lenten Lunch: $2 The Seven Last Words from The Cross (6/7): It is finished. John 19:30 Learn More →

Supper at 5:00 pm. Worship at 6:00 pm. Tickets will be needed for Lenten meals this year; on sale every weekend or during the week at the church office. Lenten Supper: $5 The Seven Last Words from The Cross (6/7): It is finished. John 19:30 Learn More →